By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.

By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Carole A. Fiola and others for the establishment of an economic development tax credit incentive program for the substantial rehabilitation of mill properties. Revenue.

By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2925) of Byron Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the summer Olympic games. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3201) of Robert M. Koczera and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to establish senior citizen safety zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Career Highlights

Chairman of Senate Committee of Post Audit and Oversight

Chairman, Joint Committee on Healthcare

National Legislative Association on Prescription drug Pricing, Member and Past President

Chamber of Commerce, Past President

Education & Public Service

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Various international study exchange and fellowship programs in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe

Mass. Senate (1993-present)

Second Bristol and Plymouth -- Consisting of the city of New Bedford and the towns of Acushnet, Dartmouth and Fairhaven in the county of Bristol; and the town of Mattapoisett in the county of Plymouth.